Consensus Mechanism Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS). Token holders (with Hive Power) vote for "Witnesses" who validate transactions. Ensures decentralization and security while maintaining high performance. Speed Lightning-fast processing with block times of 3 seconds and near-instant transaction confirmation (one-block irreversibility). Ideal for interactive dApps like social media and gaming where speed is crucial. Transaction Fees Practically fee-less (zero direct gas fees) for most user operations, thanks to a stake-based Resource Credit mechanism. Removes a major barrier for mass adoption and makes micro-transactions for content and gaming economically viable. Tokenomics Two native tokens: HIVE (governance and liquid token) and HBD (Hive-Backed Dollar, a USD-pegged stablecoin). Provides stability and flexibility for in-app rewards, trading, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
